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	Access Full Stories EFSA cloning report highlights labelling concerns The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a report on a technical meeting with its Stakeholder Consultative Platform held earlier this month to discuss its Draft Opinion on animal cloning... Read FSA examines food fraud initiatives A recent seminar organised by the UK Food Standards Agency allowed manufacturers throughout the food industry to discover the latest methods being employed to track and prevent food fraud... Read New child obesity stats inform UK strategy The UK government has reported progress in its bid to identify children who are or who are at risk of becoming overweight, providing new trend data to help inform anti-obesity strategies... Read Barentz acquisition boosts antioxidants presence Ambitious Netherlands-based ingredients distributor Barentz Europe has acquired fellow Dutch antioxidants start-up Vitablend Holding, a move the company hopes will help establish it as the leading specialty ingredients... Read Dairy body claims natural trans fats not harmful The European dairy industry says it is confident that there is significant research to back it claims that naturally occurring trans fatty acids (TFA) in milk pose no health concerns to consumers and do not need... Read
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	Related Industry News Campaigners reject claims GM answer to food prices Europe must scrap its biofuel targets to combat the upward spiral of food prices, say green campaigners, discarding claiming that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are the answer... Read PET jar development targets lightweight hot-fill demands A new development in polyethylene terephthalate (PET)-based jar packaging offers a clear, lightweight and sustainable alternative for use with hot-fill products, according to its manufacturer... Read Thorntons maintains profit growth UK chocolatier Thorntons yesterday posted an increase in net sales for the fifth quarter running, as the company's business recovery plan continues to prove effective... Read Profits up for S&N buyers; deal timeline set The acquisition of Scottish & Newcastle (S&N) by rivals Heineken and Carlsberg is expected during the second fiscal quarter 2008, it has been revealed, as all three parties this week announced organic profit... Read Weekly comment Making a meal out of saturated fat The food industry across Europe needs to make a big effort to reduce saturated fat in food regardless of whether national agencies set targets - and it should not wait around for governments to do all the awareness-raising with its consumers. Read Previous Headlines New trade group focuses on salt reduction The UK Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is focusing on achieving salt and sodium reduction and cutting saturated fats in the bakery and snacks sector with the formation of a new group... Read Canola proteins could boost meat succulence Proteins from canola could boost the moisture and succulence of processed meats, suggests a new study from Canada... Read Industry concerns follow massive US beef recall The largest meat recall in US history has reignited fears that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is not taking adequate measures to ensure the safety of the nation's meat supply... Read Calcium pills effective for boosting bone health in teenage girls Supplements of calcium effectively increased the build up and bone mineral content in teenage girls, but the benefits are undone if the supplementation stops, suggests a new study... Read DSM strengthens position in antibiotic residue testing DSM Food Specialties has acquired CMT Srl, the company behind the Copan Milk Test for the detection of antibiotic residues in milk, strengthening its position in the market at a time when European controls are... Read Technical / White Papers, Case studies, Web casts Excellence in Quality Control in Ice Cream Production - Case Study Meet global food safety standards and increase productivity - Technical / White Paper Product Innovation Alerts - Free of Charge Indicate your research interests and receive alerts on relevant products and market innovations Lab Technology Plant Safety & Equipment Testing

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